I Didn’t Fast on Yom Kippur

clouds in a bright blue sky

“I didn’t fast on Yom Kippur / But I mended my relationship with my spouse and children by being present in the moment and honest about my feelings in a positive way…”

Inscribing Ourselves With Ink Itself

a scroll with Hebrew letters, part of Megillat Esther, with a quill and bottle of ink.

Before beginning a writing project or before repairing a scroll, I speak out my verbal intention. But then I often stay still for an extra moment.

Kol Nidre

close up of fig tree leaves and branches against blue sky

“I leave my safe haven / this night of purity and sighs”

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